Discipline is one of the most
difficult issues in contemporary church
life. Church leaders often need to
battle to maintain the integrity of
their churches, sometimes with tragic
results. But why is it so hard? Should
we bother with it at all?
In this thorough treatment of the
subject, Stephen McQuoid answers these
questions and provides a biblical
framework for church discipline.
Because prevention is better than cure,
he shows that discipline is not just
about punishing but includes a whole
way of life which keeps us spiritually
accountable and in a right relationship
with God. Corrective discipline will
also at times be necessary, and he
guides us through the disciplinary
stages taught in the New Testament. By
using appropriate case studies, he also
demonstrates the complications of real-
life situations and highlights the
lessons that can be learned.